Traitor Trump: Sells out Ukraine, buys Russian oil
Trump’s Russian diesel deal and Graham Act waiver ease pressure on Moscow while Ukraine faces mounting strain. Here’s what it means for the war.
13 days ago
A DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACY: LIBERALISM AND THE CRISIS OF AMERICAN POLITICAL CULTURE
Why liberalism, constitutional limits, and civic identity matter in defending American democracy against authoritarianism
14 days ago
The Digital Ground Game Newsletter October 23rd
For our last newsletter ahead of Election Day, we revisit all 15 races the newsletter has covered this year. I also make predictions for fun.
14 days ago
Germany’s reconciliation with its Nazi past: It’s not what you think
An overview of the history of the German public's reckoning with its past and what others can learn.
14 days ago
Preparing for Power: What Democrats Can Learn from UK Labour
Victory must be accompanied by preparation for power by the Democratic Party. The UK offers lessons in both failure and recovery
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The Engineer Building an Aviation Hub in New York's Southern Tier
The Southern Tier Aviation Initiative wants to bring aviation training and aerospace jobs to Sidney, NY and ease the air traffic controller shortage. Meet the engineer leading it.
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New Expansions of the Pragmatic Papers
Updates to the Pragmatic Papers expanded universe are incoming! Join us in our new video and audio formats.
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The Digital Ground Game Newsletter October 12th
Breaking down how the Trump administration's behavior patterns might be used to interfere with the midterms this fall
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Purity Testing
Mamdani attempted to strike an extremely delicate balance on Wednesday on Israel and Palestine. This sparked backlash from both ends of the left leading to a protest.
25 days ago
Interview
W(h)Y Not Now?
Conversation with James Byrd the Dem Senate candidate out of Wyoming. Uphill battle in solid red state. Discuss what is needed to win.
25 days ago
Reporting
Impressions from Western Ukraine
In the summer of 2026, I cycled more than 2,000 kilometres from Leipzig to Lviv and back as part of a fundraiser for Ukraine.
2 months ago
Remote Activism: Get Involved from the Comfort of Your Home
Arundown of methods of volunteer political activism that can be performed from the comfort of your home and a quick tutorial on how to get started
2 months ago
Draw the Line in Ohio: Interview with the Authors
The national gerrymandering fight isn't a new conversation for states like Ohio. Rory Riley Topping and Josh Rultenberg highlight just that in their new book.
2 months ago
What's Digital Ground Game doing in 2027?
Looking past the midterms: a 2027 focus on chapters, teams, and systems, a 2028 primary push, and one last sprint to run up the score.
2 months ago
The Rolling Pincer Movement
Attacks on the centre-left don't simply come from conservatives but the leftists on the other flank.
3 months ago
Best Practices for Canvassing—Improving Contact and Turnout
A breakdown of canvassing strategies adopted by large political organizing groups and how Digital Ground Game applies them in its own operations
3 months ago
Time is Up: Republican Senators Must Vote to Extend TPS
Sending Haitians back to their home country means instantly putting their lives at risk. Protecting them should be the easiest bipartisan decision, for multiple reasons.
2 months ago
Healthcare in the United States
Domestically and abroad, the Trump administration is taking its toll on the healthcare systems that help so many.
2 months ago
Fundraiser
I'm Cycling to Ukraine, Here's Why
Raising money for the war effort in Ukraine can take many forms. One is a multi-country cycling journey.
3 months ago
STAI: Revitalizing Industry in New York's Rust Belt
Take an introductory look at the STAI project, how their team plans to actualize their vision, and how it might impact the region
3 months ago
Moneyball for Democracy: Why Congress Needs a Legislative Commission on Gerrymandering
The Gerrymandinger Wars have taken this long lasting issue to the front pages. More needs to be done to address the issue at a national scale.
3 months ago
Europe Burns: The Growing Threat to Europe’s Food Security
Adaptation or disaster. Fire and drought may lead to lower food stores in Europe as well as key exports like olive oil.
3 months ago
Digital Ground Game: Libcon, Our Future, and More
Tales from LibCon and the realities of trying to make political action happen in online spaces.
3 months ago
Michigan's Statewide Elections and New Canvassing Operations
A thorough look at the major statewide races in Michigan as we approach the primaries and Digital Ground Game announces our canvassing operations.
4 months ago
Politics and Reality
What happens when believing the lies of pundits becomes deadly? How MAGA lies cost their voters the ultimate price.
4 months ago
Learn How to do Your Own Midterm Report
DIY Candidate Research
A step by step guide to collecting data based on the methods used in Digital Ground Game's midterm reports
4 months ago
Digital Ground Game July Midterm Report
Learn about some notable races in North Carolina. The candidate shell game happening ahead of the US Senate race in Nebraska.
4 months ago
The Third Founding Project
American Democracy is in Crisis
Argues expanding the House beyond its 1929 cap of 435 seats would restore representation and rebuild Americans' trust in democracy.
4 months ago
Reforming the Supremacy of the Court
An argument that the Supreme Court's declining legitimacy demands reform—weighing term limits, court packing, and constitutional amendments.
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Accountability for Corruption and Insurrection
The Trump administration broke the trust of the American people, and accountability for its actions is important to repairing trust and forward movement.
4 months ago
Congress Must Take Power Back
The administrative state allows for important work to be done without the gridlock of Congress, and yet Congress must not be in a stalemate of gridlock for democracy to run well.
4 months ago
How the Filibuster Perverts Democratic Government
The filibuster must not just be removed to protect democracy but also any other mechanisms that serve the same role of minority party veto.
4 months ago
DEMOCRACY ON THE FRONTLINE
How Ukraine's fight for sovereignty, self-determination, and democracy shapes America's future and challenges rising authoritarianism
5 months ago
How Republicans are Rigging Missouri’s Congressional Maps
When Missouri joined Trump’s gerrymandering war in 2025, Democrats didn’t expect them to succeed in eliminating one of their two districts in the state. Getting a referendum vote on the 2026 midterm ballot was supposed to freeze the old maps in place. But nine months and several state court cases later, nothing has stopped the new districts from being used in the upcoming primary elections. Only a few potential lawsuits remain.
5 months ago
A Critique of Critique
An examination of the left-wing tendency to criticize rather than support and its effects on the discourse.
5 months ago
Say It Out Loud: It’s the Platforms
The UK bans controversial speakers at the border but ignores the algorithms amplifying them to millions.
5 months ago
Interview
UkrainianAna on Drone Warfare, Survival, and Life Facing Russia’s Invasion
Interview with the volunteer keeping troops safe on the frontlines of Russia's war in Ukraine.
5 months ago
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Online Communities in Action
How to Fundraise - with Digital Ground Game
Digital Ground Game fundraiser was a hit. Canvassing houses are opening up in for the November election.
6 months ago
What is Track Ukraine and Why It Matters
Track Ukraine holds U.S. politicians accountable on supporting Ukraine's efforts at independence. Is your representative on the list?
6 months ago